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Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce
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Sunriver is truly a magical place with breathtaking scenic beauty, incredible dining experiences, world-class recreational activities, and inspiring arts and entertainment, all adding up to create memorable experiences.
As we transition out of the last two years, the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce is eager to continue its work with businesses, nonprofit organizations and community members to celebrate everything the Sunriver area has to offer.
GET INVOLVED
1. Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about Chamber activities including: • Attend a Coffee Klatch, a social gathering on
Friday mornings at various location. • Celebrate After Hours: A once a month evening networking
event at various locations. • Lunch & Learn, attend an event or volunteer to be a guest speaker.
SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
1. Shop Sunriver — Whether you need a swimsuit or snowboard, a book or home decorations or car or camping supplies, you can find it in Sunriver. 2. Savor Sunriver — Sunriver’s restaurants reflect the community’s adventurous spirit. There’s a restaurant to conquer everyone’s appetite.
The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting the Sunriver area as a wonderful place to visit, work, build a business and live. The Chamber understands healthy businesses equate to a healthy community. The Chamber is eager to work with small businesses, established companies, up-and-coming entrepreneurs and the business community
to assist each in achieving their individual goals.
The Chamber offers a variety of services to help businesses thrive, including: • Providing educational programming and training on key business functions, such as marketing, accounting, technology and security. • Business referrals made to Sunriver visitors and residents. • Business-to-business networking opportunities. • Engagement in community issues that impact the
Sunriver economy and quality of life, such as public safety and transportation. • Advertising and promotions through the Chamber’s website, Facebook, Instagram, Sunriver Magazine and
Weekly Newsletter to the Sunriver community.
Guidance for providing these services comes from our Board of Directors, advisors and staff, who represent a broad cross-section of Sunriver businesses and organizations. Their leadership and experience ensure the Chamber achieves its mission: To Promote and Enhance the Economic Vitality of the Sunriver Area Communities.
SUNRIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mailing Address: PO Box 3246 Sunriver, OR 97707 Website: sunriverchamber.com Email: exec@sunriverchamber.com Call: 541-593-8149 Executive Director: Kristine Thomas Established in 1986
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The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce invites businesses and community members to attend its networking events. Visit sunriverchamber.com, follow us on Instagram and Facebook or sign up for the weekly newsletter at exec@sunriverchamber.com for additional information the events.
• Coffee Klatch. Celebrate FriYAY at this causal networking event 8:30 to 9:30 am Fridays. Enjoy coffee and pastries while learning about what’s happening in the community and with local businesses.
• Business After Hours will be 5 to 7 pm on the first Tuesday of the month.
• Lunch & Learn. Do you have an idea for a Lunch & Learn? Please share it.
The chamber is also looking for guest speakers.
Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2022-2023
PRESIDENT AND BOARD CHAIR: Daniel Youmans Retired TREASURER: Aaron Schofield Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager First Interstate Bank SECRETARY: Kelly Newcombe General Manager, Central Oregon Meredith Lodging DIRECTORS: Patti Adair Deschutes County Commissioner Ryan Duley Director, Sunriver Brewing Vivian Houser Owner, Houser House Creations Keith Kessaris Assistant General Manager, Sunriver Owners Association Sgt. Steve Lopez Sunriver Police Department Thomas Samwel Director of Finance, Sunriver Resort BOARD ADVISORS: John Salzer, community volunteer Julia Theisen, President and CEO, Central Oregon Visitors Association